Ranczo ["Ranch"] is a Polish television comedy series, directed by Wojciech Adamczyk, that has aired since March 2006 on TVP1. It follows the story of Lucy Wilska, a Polish-American who has inherited her grandmother's country home in the fictional small town of Wilkowyje. She arrives in Wilkowyje intent on selling the cottage but, after seeing the charm of the village, decides to stay.
The legacy
Mar 5, 2006
A Polish-American woman inherits a mansion in a small village of Wilkowyje. She arrives in Poland with a plan to renovate it.
Guests from the beyond
Mar 12, 2006
Everyone in Wilkowyje learns Lucy decided to move permanently. The mayor and his wife plot to change her mind.
Priest's initiative
Mar 19, 2006
Lucy wants to take up teaching in a local school. Headmaster's enthusiasm about an actual American working for her clashes with mayor's strict opposition.
Sobering up
Mar 26, 2006
Lucy sees many problems in the village, all of which come from alcohol. She focuses on the illegally brewed kind first.
County news
Apr 9, 2006
A flu epidemic breaks out in Wilkowyje. Witebski, the Polish teacher, comes up with the idea of starting a local newspaper.
County's matter
Apr 23, 2006
Mayor fills the second edition of the newspaper with anticlerical propaganda. Lucy unwittingly starts a dog shelter.
Double agent
Apr 30, 2006
Lucy's shelter fills up. Kusy gets Witebski to issue a fake segment about the European Union household dog subsidies.
Scapegoats
May 7, 2006
Mayor spreads a rumor that Lucy wants to breed goats. Hadziukowa wishes to join the business.
Rehab and contraceptives
May 7, 2006
Lucy asks doctor Wezół to do a lecture on contraceptives. Kusy continues the struggle to stay sober.
Kidnapping
May 14, 2006
Lucy is kidnapped. Kusy gets the priest and mayor to act. Kidnappers' wives take matters into their own hands.
Common enemy
May 14, 2006
A supernatural event worries the village. Lucy finds a solution, but it requires the priest and mayor's cooperation.
County honour
May 21, 2006
A European Union delegation visits Wilkowyje. Due to certain circumstances, the priest will replace the mayor.
The big election
May 21, 2006
The mayor is sure he will win the oncoming election, when he finds out Lucy is a candidate as well. He sends a spy to join her committee.
